The Brindle Room is a small East Village restaurant that serves up one of the most well-reviewed burgers in New York City. In this video from First We Feast, watch as chef Jeremy Spector reveals the secrets behind what makes the Brindle Burger so good, and details how to make it from scratch.

As the patty wars rage on year after year in New York, the Brindle Room burger consistently lures purists back to the East Village with its simple packaging and masterfully balanced beef blend. Chef Jeremy Spector breaks down the fundamentals of this damn-near perfect cheeseburger.